Testing of Faith Produces Endurance

James 1:2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you are involved in various trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. but you must let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.

We should not pray so much for the removal of affliction, as for wisdom to make a proper use of it.
A mind with single and prevailing regard to its spiritual and eternal interest that keeps steady in its purposes for God will grow wise by afflictions, continue fervently in devotion, and rise above trials and oppositions.

No condition of life is such as to hinder rejoicing in God.

Acts 14:21-22 As they were proclaiming the good news in that city, they discipled a large number of people. Then they went back to Lystra, Iconium, and Antiock, strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith, saying, "We must endure many hardships to get into the kingdom of God."

Philippians 1:29 For you have been given the privilege for the Messiah's sake not only to believe in Him but also to suffer for Him.

2 Timothy 3:10-12 but you have observed my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my endurance.